Arena of Heroes Game Review

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The roar of the crowd thunders in your ears as you squint in the bright light of day. All around you are mobs of people who call your name followed by shouts of luck and boos of disapproval. As a gladiator, you are used to it. Some of the spectators support you and some do not, but none of that matters. The only thing that is on your mind is surviving, and with each battle you win, your legend and notoriety grows. Let them boo. Let them cheer. But let them never doubt your courage and prowess as a warrior! Brandishing your weapon, you charge your first opponent of the day and tempt fate. Continue reading →

DiceAFARI Game Review

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The land is wild and beautiful, as are the animals that live in it. Take up your camera and travel to remote parts of the region in hopes of being able to take that award-winning nature shot you always wanted. Visit lush jungle mountains, tall grassed plains, and dry deserts in search of the elusive wild animals. Once found, take your shots as quickly as possible before others do! In the end, the player who has taken the most pictures and traveled the most ground will have truly experienced the greatest of safaris! Continue reading →

Monopoly Free Parking Game Review

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Here’s the problem you have to solve: you have a lot of cars you need to park and very little in the way of space to park them. Thankfully, the owners of the cars don’t care if they get some dings and dents, but only to a point. Your job and challenge is to park all your cars before your opponents do. Space is limited and there is literally a tipping point where all your hard work will fall to the floor! Continue reading →

Mage Wars Game Review

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You have prepared for this moment. Countless hours of practice, scrutinizing the details of subtle arcane nuances, and testing yourself over and over again to remove any weaknesses in your strategy. You have organized your spellbook, know your limitations, and your greatest strengths. Your opponent enters the arena with a smile on their face. What are they smirking about and what have they brought to the table you are not ready for? Worry and excitement fills you as you summon your courage and focus your magical power. You must succeed or perish. There is no second place in this contest of magical supremacy. Continue reading →

The Big Fat Tomato Game Review

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Growing tomatoes is an art form. You need just the right amount of sun, the right amount of rain, and the right amount of barbed wire and explosives to keep the hungry critters at bay. After all, it doesn’t matter how much time and energy you put into the process of growing a big, fat tomato if the next animal to crawl or fly by can take a bite. A farmer must be diligent! A farmer must be prepared! But most of all, a farmer needs the right tools and a lot of smarts. Do you have what it takes to be a tomato farmer? We’ll see… Continue reading →

Mayhem Mines Game Review (prepublished version)

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Legends tell of a mine deep in the Dwarf Kingdom that is filled with great riches. An earthquake collapsed the mine entrance many years ago, but adventurers have never stopped looking for a way in. Then, no less than a week ago, the mountains rumbled and a long-lost path into the mine was revealed! As quick as you can, grab your gear and make your way into the darkness! There’s gold to grab and much, much danger to avoid. Continue reading →

Rig Game Review

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The city was a technological marvel and a jewel in the crown of its creators. The city flew above the clouds like a bird thanks to the steam-powered engines that kept it afloat. Many traveled to this miracle city and even more dreamed about living there. Then, one day, the unthinkable happened. Despite countless fail-safes, the engines stopped and the flying city started to fall to the ground. The occupants scrambled to the escape crafts and evacuated before it’s destruction. All but two individuals. With nothing but a salvage pile of junk and ingenuity, you must quickly build your escape rig before the city crashes! Continue reading →

Pint Craft Game Review (prepublished version)

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Micro breweries are all the rage, and after trying your hand at making a few of your own craft brews, you’ve decided to create your own business. But making beer for yourself to enjoy is one thing and creating a brewing company is something altogether different. To be successful, you must craft beers using the best ingredients available, come up with new and interesting recipes, and then sell your product. In the end, it won’t matter how good your craft beers are if no one is drinking them. Continue reading →

Ninja the Mission Force: Better Than Real Life

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The Father Geek inbox gets a lot of mail nowadays. Subject matter ranges from review requests, questions from our readers, and so much SPAM we could put Hormel Foods out of business. I look through it all to make sure I don’t miss any opportunities and kindly responding to those who took the time to write to me. Today, the inbox was sent an invitation to take a look at a project that was described as “a bunch of twenty-somethings, mostly dudes, getting together to shoot some online videos.” Most of the time, I would stop right there, but then they said “Ninja”. Intrigued, I continued… Continue reading →

Ice Weasels Game Review

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The local population of weasels have been trapped in ice! Now it’s up to you, a fearless animal rescuer, to venture out onto the ice floe and chip them free. But be warned. Not all weasels are the same and some of them you downright dislike. With so many weasels trapped in ice, you can afford to be choosy, but make sure you time your selections perfectly! You are not alone on the ice and there are others who might want the weasels you are trying to save. Continue reading →

Swing States 2012 Game Review

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You have been hired to claim the White House. At your disposal are all the resources you will need, but not unlimited. You have one year to “sell” your nominee to the people of the United States and win them over. There are 25 states in five different regions that are up for grabs and have just become your battlefield. Fight to win and then to keep them as the opposition and the media work against you. Of course, every good political strategist knows that timing is everything, and a scandal or two could always be beneficial in the long run. Just remember that there is no second place and the stakes couldn’t be higher! Continue reading →